The Korean War Quiz 4.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? HistoryKorean and Vietnam WarsGCSEAQA Created by: mm2004Created on: 10-09-18 20:59 Which countries was the war fought against? North and South Korea 1 of 26 When did it start and end? 25th June 1950-27th July 1953 2 of 26 Both governments of Korea claimed to be... The sole legitimate government of Korea 3 of 26 When did North Korean forces move into the South of Korea? 25th June 1950 4 of 26 Who supported the North Korean forces? Soviet Union and China 5 of 26 The United States provided.... 90% of the military personnel 6 of 26 Where were the South Korean and US forces forced back into? Pusan Perimeter 7 of 26 In September 1950... A UN counter offensive was launched at Incheon and cut off many north Korean troops 8 of 26 In October 1950... Mass Chinese forces crossed the Yalu river and entered the war, retreating the UN forces until mid 1951 9 of 26 Why did the war end? An armistice was signed to separate North and South Korea and allow the return of prisoners 10 of 26 What was the 38th parallel? The boundary between North Korea and South Korea 11 of 26 Was the invasion the first military action of the Cold War? Yes 12 of 26 As far as the Americans were concerned, it was a 'war against the forces of international communism itself" True or false? True 13 of 26 What were American officials scared would happen if an armistice wasn't fashioned? WW3 would start, or a wider war with Russia and China 14 of 26 Approximately how many people lost their lives in the war? 5 million 15 of 26 How many soldiers from the North Korea People's Army initially came across the 38th parallel? 75,000 16 of 26 Who occupied North Korea? The Russians 17 of 26 Who occupied South Korea? The Americans 18 of 26 Was Syngman Rhee anti-communist or communist? Anti-Communist 19 of 26 Was Kim Il Sung anti-communist or communist? Communist 20 of 26 What was the initial motive for The Allies? It was a defensive motive- to get the Communists out of South Korea 21 of 26 Who was the weaker side? The Allies 22 of 26 The war was fought in one of the most hottest and driest summers on record. What were American soldiers often forced to do? Drink contaminated water which posed the threat for dangerous diseases 23 of 26 Who was the commander in charge for the UN? General Douglas MacArthur 24 of 26 MacArthur and Truman had decided on a new motive. What was it? Offensive motive to liberate the North of Communism 25 of 26 What did the amphibious assault at Inchon do? Pushed the North Koreans out of Seoul and back to their side 26 of 26
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